Mike Peterson News

His spot with the Atlanta Falcons - maybe even his career - could be decided on the very next kick.

Atlanta Falcons' Erik Coleman and Atlanta Falcons' Mike Peterson try and stop New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs in 1st quarter at the New York Giants vs the Atlanta Falcons at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ 11/22/09 This photo is part of the following galleries:

The normally quiet Michael Boley is the latest ex-Falcons to run some smack at the team.

"That's the mind-set that I have to have this week," Snelling said. Turner suffered a high ankle sprain against Carolina and did not practice.

After almost every NFL game, the head coach will make a film reference. He can't help it.

Sunday's Redskins-Falcons game didn't disappoint those of you still reeling from the Fedor fight on CBS Saturday night.

Falcons running back # 33 Michael Turner breaks away for a 58 yard touchdown and a 31-17 lead over the Redskins during 4th quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov.

This look says it all: Falcons coach Mike Smith is not a man to be messed with .

For a 2-5 team, the Washington Redskins sure are making a whole lot of noise. Even the occasional ESPN viewer is familiar with the faces of owner Dan Snyder, head coach Jim Zorn, and offensive "consultant" Sherman Lewis at this point, if for all the wrong reasons.

Andrew Cayer and his Agawam teammates look to get a handle on the playoff chase Friday night when the Brownies play at Minnechaug.

Five things to watch against the Saints 1.A The Saints' run game: Don't get caught up in the dazzling passing statistics of quarterback Drew Brees.

"I've been waiting to come back," Mughelli said. "It's not fun sitting on the sidelines." The Falcons have missed Mughelli's lead blocking against the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Falcons made retooling their defensive line an offseason priority but took a hit when tackle Peria Jerry, their first-round pick, was lost for the season with a knee injury.

Donna McWilliam/Associated Press Dallas quarterback Tony Romo scrambles as Atlanta linebacker Mike Peterson gives chase during the second half of Sunday's game in Dallas.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley ARLINGTON, Texas -- If you were wondering why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still has good thoughts about his quarterback, I'll point you to the touchdown pass at the end of the first half.

This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson celebrating a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of their NFL football game in Atlanta.

I have finally had enough. After many years of being a rather active member of the Atlanta Falcons message board, I have decided to quit.

Thomas DeCoud and Thomas Johnson share more than a name. DeCoud, the Falcons' free safety, and Johnson, their nose tackle, played integral roles in the Falcons' 21-14 thwarting of the Chicago Bears Sunday night.

When he was 23 years old, immediately following his brief career as a scrappy defender for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Mike Smith worked as a part-time assistant coach for San Diego State.

No one will deny that the Bears had success moving the ball Sunday night. Although they racked up 373 total yards, Chicago had only 14 points and a defeat to show for it.